“If you want to get out of medicine the fullest enjoyment, be students all your lives.” –David Riesman I developed a love for anesthesiology during my clinical elective as a medical student. Anesthesiologists handle a large scope of medicine that encompasses both physiology and pharmacology. I was fascinated by the fact that one is driven to not only use basic knowledge but is also able to exercise one’s clinical judgment and use of technical skills. I remember admiring the way anesthesiologists provide patient care in the pre-, intra-, and post-operative course of a patient’s procedure. I was intrigued with the transitioning of the patient’s health and well being from preoperative to postoperative care. I loved the diversity of the surgical …show more content…
My fellow colleagues elected me as a group leader during our internal medicine clinical rotation overseeing seven medical students. Part of my role was to make sure that we were all prepared to present our patients to the attending physician, this included following up on orders, medications, laboratory tests and imaging. I also worked collectively with students to present case reports for our weekly group discussions. During that same year, I volunteered as a research assistant in the anesthesiology department. I helped with a retrospective study on fluid and vasopressor requirements in Surgical ICU in the immediate 24-hour post-operative period. We compared the outcomes between etomidate versus propofol for induction of anesthesia. A year later, I presented a poster on our findings at the Midwest Anesthesia Conference for the first time. Though nerve racking to present among residents, fellows and attending physicians, it was also very rewarding. I was given the opportunity to see the different aspects of anesthesiology, learn more about the field, and take a glimpse at the different directions anesthesiology is heading as a field. Unknowingly, the dots began to
In the genre of education throughout the world, Dr. Schwinn has prepared for advancements in medical education, therefore proving that her impact on the field of anesthesiology and medicine as a whole is long from over. Advancements in team-based medical care and bench to bedside research, which can be defined as “a term used to describe the process by which the results of research done in the laboratory are directly used to develop new ways to treat their patients.” (National Cancer Institute), also contribute to Dr. Schwinn’s exponentially increasing legacy on the field of
The role of the nurse anesthetist gradually developed as the demand increased for individuals who were highly and meticulously trained in anesthesia administration in an era where knowledge of germs, antisepsis and surgical interventions was emerging. During the 1800s, medical students were often responsible in the administration of anesthesia under the direct supervision of surgeons but the increased mortality rates in intraoperative patients suggested the need to reevaluate who would provide anesthesia. As a result of negative patient outcomes, surgeons turned to nurses, who served to be an adequate and reliable replacement. This trend proved to be catalytic in the movement of the nurse anesthetist.
With change comes evolution. Most professions, specifically nurse anesthetist, as we know them today did not begin in the state they are in today. They grew through trial and error. Before revealing the history of this profession and most important, its leading pioneer, one must be familiar with the role of a nurse anesthetist. Nurse anesthetists, often confused with anesthesiologists, are nurses with baccalaureate degrees in nursing and master degrees in anesthesia who are responsible for administering anesthetics to patients preoperational. Contrary, anesthesiologists are physicians whose education requires a baccalaureate degree as well as medical schooling with special education in anesthesia. However, the anesthesia part of the education is very similar for both providers (KANA. 2011).
I am choosing a career where I literally have a person’s life in my hands. Asahq states that an Anesthesiologist is a doctor that is primarily responsible for the safety of patients before, during, and after surgery. They place patients in a state of controlled unconsciousness and give sedation to relieve pain or anxiety. I always wanted to work in the medical field, and keeping people out of pain is something I want to do.
Ever since I was a child my family asked me what I wanted to be. Answers ranged from princess and astronaut to a fourth grade teacher and an anesthesiologist, but as I got older and had to struggle with allergies and the food I was putting in my body I started paying closer attention to ingredient lists and nutrition facts. Every night I would go home and make a plate for myself that had the right serving sizes of each food group, I would weigh the foods and put them into a calorie and nutrition tracker to make sure that what I was eating was not hurting me instead of helping me. After going back to the doctor to be allergy tested again due to getting hives constantly; I found that pretty much all the foods I had been eating were causing me so much discomfort. All foods that are supposed to be extremely healthy for you such as almonds, celery, watermelon, green beans, and even potatoes turned out to be doing me the most harm. After I found out that I couldn't eat these things, finding foods that didn't contain any of these things became very hard, along
For a few years now I have been very interested in anesthesiology. When my sister had my niece, I watched as they gave her the epidural, I became very intrigued with this career.I am going to write in my research paper what exactly they do, how to become one, the risks, and the importance. In my project I am going to show where you must inject the anesthesia, and again bring up the
(History of Nurse Anesthesia Practice. 2010, May), (Koch, E., Downey, P., Kelly, J. W., & Wilson, W. 2001).
The journey to embrace the speciality of anesthesiology has been ecstatic and full of fond memories. It was not until the end of my internship that I finally developed a passion in anesthesiology and the field of critical care. I soon realized that with my zeal for clinical anatomy, command over concepts of physiology, dexterity in medical procedures and empathetic connection to my patients, this speciality would be an ideal match. In my opinion, anesthesiology demands a physicians ability to consolidate the core principles of clinical medicine with the knowledge of basic science principles delicately balanced with high standards of ethical code and conduct. I am confident that with my depth of knowledge, passion for clinical research as well
While maturing and gaining extensive knowledge in the ICU, I have been entrusted to precept new ICU nurses and take the role of charge nurse. Reflecting on my overall time in the ICU, combined with reading the book Watchful Care by Marianne Bankert and following several CRNA’s in multiple cases and settings, I have finalized my decision to pursue a career as a nurse anesthetist. My strong interest in hemodynamic monitoring coupled with respiratory and pharmacodynamic management has been a passion of mine since learning the material in nursing school. The well-respected field of nurse anesthesia truly encompasses these concepts, contributing to my strong desire in becoming a nurse anesthetist. I have been told by multiple peers to also pursue education, which is another strong interest of mine since I began tutoring nursing students.
The career of an Anesthesiologist is a difficult one with an amazing reward. I choose the career of an Anesthesiologist because I like chemistry and biology and would like to go into a career where I can combine the two. I also like being the person who knows that they’ve done the saving but still doesn 't need to deal with all of the fame. This career is one that I feel I would excel in because of the flexibility of the working environment and the hours too.
Anesthesiologist often have busy schedules filled wit long days. Some of their duties include, of course, administering the anesthetic along with
I talked to my mentor and she said “without failure there’s no progress”. She told me to go after my dream and to figure out what I am passionate about. I thought about this phrase and I asked myself why Anesthesia Assistance. What sparks my interest in anesthesia was when I had my first surgery for cryptorchidism at the age of 10. I was very terrified going into the surgery, but the anesthesiologist ensured me that everything will be okay. Before I realize, the operation was over. How the anesthesiologist was able to calm me down and ensure comfort has been with me every since it occurred. Also, I spent more time shadowing an anesthesia assistant in the OR room to gain more exposure. Anesthesia really stood out for me because the excitement of performing procedures that have an instantaneous effect on patient’s comfort and stability provides me with immeasurable satisfaction
The purpose of this journal is to reflect on my experience and skills gained during my clinical placement at Ben Taub Hospital. On my first clinical day, I was excited and nervous at the same time. My first placement was in the PREOP/PACU area. I was assigned to help a patient who had been in the PACU area going on 2 days. Normally, once the patient comes from surgery they are only in the PACU area for a short period of time before they are discharged home or given a bed in another area of the hospital. This particular patient still had not received an assignment for a bed. The physicians would make their rounds to come check on him daily. The patient was a 28-year-old Hispanic male, non-English speaking, he had a hemicolectomy. He had a NG tube, urinary Foley catheter, and a wound vac. My preceptor had just clocked in and she needed to check on the patient’s vitals and notes from the previous nurse. Once she introduced me to the patient and explained while I was there, she then asked me to check his vitals. (Vital signs indicate the body’s ability to regulate body temperature, maintain blood flow, and oxygenate body tissues. Vital signs are important indicators of a client’s overall health status (Hogan, 2014). I froze for a quick second. I have practiced taking vitals numerous of times and I knew I could do it correctly. I started with the temperature first, when I was quickly corrected on a major mistake I had made by my preceptor. I HAD FORGOT TO WASH MY HANDS and PUT
However, I was uncertain of which career path I wished to pursue. I was given the privilege to shadow various healthcare physicians around the area, which could help determine which field of medicine was for me. Of the specialties I had observed, I found that anesthesiology was the most intriguing and I was immediately attracted to it. In order to acquire more information about the speciality, I applied to volunteer at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in the anesthesia department. I began assisting the anesthesia technician with her daily responsibilities. She eventually introduced me to many anesthetists there. After shadowing many anesthetists, I quickly learned that much of the patient interaction was with the anesthesiologist assistant or the certified registered nurse anesthetist rather than the anesthesiologist. I was thrilled to see the anesthetist comfort the patient as well as his family before the surgery. I, then, realized that I did not want to become a physician but rather an anesthesiologist assistant because I wanted to provide that administrative and comforting experience for the patients and their loved
Anesthesiologists give patients anesthetics in a variety of ways, such as “orally, intravenously, by gas or direct injection to render patients insensible to pain Anesthesiologists typically maintain the same daily schedule a surgeon follows, participating in both scheduled and unscheduled operations. Anesthesiologists are responsible for determining the proper anesthetic and dosage level for each patient. They monitor the patients progress prior to, during, and after surgery.”(“Anesthesiologist” 31)